Re: Tales of Alidaire: The Chase

by Zerifachias Mon May 23, 2011 11:05 am

Auza had also been caught in the dust storm, but there really wasn't anything that the dust could do to her. Just as soon as the dust touched her eyes, it was immediately turned into nothing, a sort of shield was preventing Auza from being blinded. When the dust storm died down, Auza raised her hand and pointed it at Klein's back. "Titans of the north, bestow your protection upon this one, and prevent any illness that comes his way! Bonds of Protection!" Auza chanted, and like before, a purple glyph appeared, only this time on Klein's back. It glowed once and then faded away, although the magic was definitely there.

"Do your usual," Auza said, waving her hand in dismissal, "You can't be blinded now, so make yourself useful."

Auza casts Bonds of Protection on Klein! Grants Immunity to most negative status effects for 3 turns.

MP: 26/60

by **Masquerade** Mon May 23, 2011 11:38 am

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} { } {C} { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {D} {R} { } {w} D
{w} { } {K} {C} {w} E
{w} { } {A} { } {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {H} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Auza's Protect has 2 turns left.

Klein's Arcana - Rage has 3 turns.

Klein's Immunity has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

Carry casts Terr on Renee! 18 Earth Dmg! (INT)

MP: 58/80

The hobgoblin grimaced and shook a threatening fist at the swarm of enemies. "Foiled me again, did you? Blasphemy! What witchcraft! Witches, all of you!" He paused his nonsensical rant and pointed at the Renee. "Such a scary face this one has. It scares Carry. It scares him, yes. Earth, please protect Carry," he said with a smile, his eyes closed in glee. The ground right beneath Renee rumbled and a small spike of earth burst out, slashing her legs.

"Carry warned you," the creature said and shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly.

Carry waits.

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} { } {C} { } {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} {D} {R} { } {w} D
{w} { } {K} {C} {w} E
{w} { } {A} { } {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {H} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Carry's Power Break has 1 turn left!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to B2.

"Hey, the little guy actually said something funny," Danzel said slyly and smirked as he rushed over next to the hobgoblin, patting it on the head. "Sadly, I'm not too pleased with getting shit in my eye," he snarled suddenly and lashed out at the demon with his dagger, slicing up his arms rather badly.

Danzel uses Steal Action on Carry! 16 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 67/75

Claire moves to D4.

"He seems a bit too happy...," Claire murmured as she made a rather frightening face at the demon. "How's about this? You so confident now, you little bastard?!" she growled suddenly, her voice sounding just about as scary as her face looked, though it probably couldn't top how scary Renee seemed to the creature.

Claire uses Steal Courage on Carry! [Chance of Fear]

MP: 69/75

Renee moves to B4.

"Leave some for me, Danzel! This little shit is gonna pay now if he wasn't already going to before!" she shouted angrily, dodging around it with dagger at the ready. With a flourish and a rather malevolent smile upon her face, she hacked and slashed at the demon's arms like an expert, aiming to render him completely useless. If Danzel had failed to hit the mark, she'd try that much harder.

Renee uses Steal Action on Carry! 16 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 67/75

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } { } { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } {K} { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} { } {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {H} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Player Phase 3!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *IMMUNITY* *ARCANA - RAGE*
HP: 50/50
MP: 9/45
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe) *BLIND*
HP: 15/15
MP: 29/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 26/60
Atk: 3
Def: 8
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Carry (Hobgoblin) *FEAR* *DISABLE*
HP: 50/110
MP: 58/80
Atk: 15
Def: 7
Int: 12
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Danzel (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 69/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 66/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{3} - Foyer/East Hallway Door (cannot be occupied)

{4} - Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Klein moves to C3.

Klein's eyes shot open and realized he could see perfectly, not to mention Auza's magic would now protect him from any further debilitation of the sort. He grinned. "Thanks a bunch, Henry!" he called out to the younger fellow. "My sight hasn't been so grand in quite some time." He took a few steps closer to the rather frightened hobgoblin. "I noticed you didn't touch my back this time, Auza." He paused and slashed at the demon before him with his usual energetic movements. "No need to be shy next time!" he said loudly and let out a drawn-out laugh. He was tempted to give her a thumb's up, but...he knew what the outcome would be of that, so decided to stay his hand.

Klein attacks Carry! 2 hits! 15 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Henry moves to F4.

"Glad to hear it, Mister Klein, but I'd rather not have to expend mana to heal the injuries Miss Auza will inflict upon you, so do watch your words," he called out to his ally with unease. He glanced over at Auza. She was one of the nicest women he had come across...well, to him anyway. But it seemed she had problems with the rather trying Mister Klein. He supposed it was a clash of personalities, but at this point, he couldn't help but fear for Mister Klein's safety. He chuckled slightly to himself, obviously a bit nervous, taking a moment to dig at his eyes. There was still some dirt in them, but clearing his vision wasn't important at the moment. He had to focus on supporting his allies.

"Oh, Miss Renee! If that injury is bothering you, just come a bit nearer and I can patch you right up," he called out to the thief that had sustained a rather good bit of a damage from the hobgoblin's spell.

Henry waits.

by Zerifachias Mon May 23, 2011 2:43 pm

"If you want," Auza started, glaring at Klein, "I can paralyze you from the waist down." She held up her beads, as if threatening him with them. Auza didn't really see the need to help the others any further. She had done quite enough, the enemy goblin was sure to be downed in just a little while longer. However, she may as well ease the process.

"You might want to dodge this," Auza warned, throwing her beads forward. They immediately stopped and hovered in midair, a glyph appearing in the center of the open circle. This glyph was different from the others, it was colored black and had many different runes surrounding the edges. "To the Edge of Oblivion, I command thee! Strike my foe with the cursed sword of your wrath!" Auza's glyph seemed to draw in the energy surrounding her and focus it into one point in the glyph. Then a burst of white and black energy shot forth, curving around Klein and landing directly on the hobgoblin, eating away at it's stamina.

Auza casts Demi on Carry! 21 Int Dark DMG!

MP: 6/60

by **Masquerade** Mon May 23, 2011 5:00 pm

Carry takes 19 Dmg!

HP: 31/110

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Auza's Protect has 1 turn left.

Klein's Arcana - Rage has 2 turns left.

Klein's Immunity has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

Carry waits.

"Scary...scary...they try to scare me...and slash poor Carry's arms so he's useless...," the creature lamented, swinging his limp arms around getting blood all over the floor. "Carry only tries to do his job the best he can...and this is how he gets paid. Hmph. Carry will just go back to Hell then. Sick of this place anyway." The hobgoblin continued to mutter to himself as he awaited the chance to strike back...or for his inevitable demise.

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Carry is free from Power Break!

Carry is Disabled for 2 more turns!

Carry is no longer Frightened!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel attacks Carry! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

Danzel stabbed the creature in the side ruthlessly. "Stop yammering to yourself and die already," the thief stated flatly, clearly displeased with the creature's odd vitality. It was taking getting knifed all over the place a little bit too well for his tastes. A normal enemy would be writhing and screaming in pain. What was up with this weird demon?

Danzel waits.

Claire waits.

"The hallway's kinda small," Claire said, her voice rather quiet as she looked around, smiling uneasily.

Renee attacks Carry! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

...

Renee hesitates!

"It's fine, Claire. We've got all the stabbing under control. You just relax," Renee responded, slashing at the creature like Danzel was, only to wind up staying her hand at the end. She found her thoughts muddled for a moment before shaking her head, wondering what she had been doing when she remembered the boy's comment. "And I've suffered worse injuries than this, so I'll be okay, kid," she called out a reply to Henry letting him know not to worry. Moving closer to him would only make the pain in her legs that much worse anyway.

Renee waits.

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Player Phase 4!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *IMMUNITY* *ARCANA - RAGE*
HP: 50/50
MP: 9/45
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe) *BLIND*
HP: 15/15
MP: 29/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 6/60
Atk: 3
Def: 8
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Carry (Hobgoblin) *DISABLE*
HP: 27/110
MP: 58/80
Atk: 15
Def: 7
Int: 12
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Danzel (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 69/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 66/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{3} - Foyer/East Hallway Door (cannot be occupied)

{4} - Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Klein attacks Carry! 2 hits! 15 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Klein shivered as Auza unleashed her attack. He was lucky she had such great control over her powers or he would be suffering quite a bit at the moment. He turned around and grinned at her uneasily. "J-just joking, just joking...," he tried to assure her, his voice a bit shaky. "Klein will just keep Klein's stupid comment's to Klein's stupid self...heh...heh heh," he said, mimicking Carry's use of the third person before actually turning around and slashing the pitiful hobgoblin, adding his own blows to that of the thieves.

Klein waits.

Henry waits.

"As you say, Miss Renee. If you need me, just give me a call and I shall perform my duties to the best of my extent. I'd like to think of myself as rather dependalbe, if I may say so," he said and held his ground. He kept his parchment and pen and ink out, ready to write some inspiring words if necessary. In the meantime, he couldn't believe how close he was to the book. Oh...I don't know if I'm happy about that; he's going to be pretty mad at Brygan...and at me..., he thought in despair.

by Zerifachias Mon May 23, 2011 6:16 pm

"Hurry it up, would you?" Auza snapped at Klein, getting irritated by his use of the third person. "Don't make me wait any longer that I have to." Auza scowled. It was typical of Klein to not only ruin her day but also hesitate and stall so that the enemy has a longer lifespan. As soon as the demon was felled, however, Auza would be sure to send it to Oblivion, so that she would never have to set eyes upon it again.

"All demons must be banished to a place far worse than the Underworld," Auza growled to herself, glaring fiercely at the hobgoblin that still lived.

Auza waits.

by **Masquerade** Wed May 25, 2011 4:07 pm

Carry takes 8 Dmg!

HP: 19/110

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Auza's Protect fades.

Klein's Arcana - Rage has 1 turn left.

Klein's Immunity has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

Carry waits.

"No, no, no. Carry goes back to Hell, yes. No Void for Carry. Carry's heard crazy things about the Void. Carry much prefers Hell," the demon rambled. He was acting rather nonchalant for someone being stabbed and sliced to death. Demons were certainly rather...different.

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {D} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } {C} {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Carry is Disabled for 1 more turn!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel attacks Carry! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

Listening to the babbling demon was quite entertaining, but the thing was holding them up from getting to where HE truly wanted to be. Getting the boy his book back was great and all, but Brygan was right above them, sitting in his cozy little bedroom with that rotten demon cat lounging beside him to be sure. He hadn't seen Brygan in a long time, but Danzel had heard that he had put on some wait, giving up his dagger for an axe. He looked more like a barbarian and less like a thief. Danzel sighed and stowed his dagger away before retreating, stopping next to Auza.

"Hey, Claire, sweetheart. Why don't you come on over and get some licks in. Ol' Danzel here is gettin' kinda tired," he called out to the rather lost thief. It would only serve to speed this up to have everyone attacking when they could.

Danzel moves to F2.

Claire moves to B2.

Claire blushed and nodded to Danzel before rushing off to take his place. She came to a halt beside the demon and plunged her own dagger deep into his side. Her face was so serene and unfazed by the blood that leaked out, and she hesitated at removing her weapon from the demon's body, almost as if she were taking in the moment.

Claire attacks Carry! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

Renee attacks Carry! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

"Shut the hell up, you damn fool," Renee hissed at the demon as she stabbed him again. It was obvious that she wasn't as easily entertained as Danzel. "No one cares where you're going as long as you get the fuck out of the way."

Renee waits.

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {C} {C} {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} {D} {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Player Phase 5!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *IMMUNITY* *ARCANA - RAGE*
HP: 50/50
MP: 9/45
Atk: 12 --- 14
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 29/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 6/60
Atk: 3
Def: 8
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Carry (Hobgoblin) *DISABLE* *CRITICAL*
HP: 7/110
MP: 58/80
Atk: 15
Def: 7
Int: 12
Spr: 10
Move: 3 cells

Danzel (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 69/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 66/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{3} - Foyer/East Hallway Door (cannot be occupied)

{4} - Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

Klein attacks Carry! 2 hits! 15 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Klein shivered and concentrated on fighting. "Sorry, man. But Auza wants this done, so it's time to get it done!" he exclaimed. He could feel the energy welling up inside of him. Bringing down his blade hard upon the demon's head, he quickly retracted it and rammed it into the demon's chest where a heart might have been. He didn't know anything about the anatomy of demons, but regardless of vital organs, getting stabbed with a pointy object would hurt.

Klein waits.

Henry waits.

"Way to wrap things up, Mister Klein!" Henry called out to the swordsman in encouragement. He looked over at Auza. "My apologies, Miss Auza. I know it does no good to encourage him, but my kindness gets ahold of me sometimes," he said to her in a quiet tone so that Klein wouldn't overhear. It would be pointless to give him words of praise, only to shatter his hopes with a distasteful statement.

by Zerifachias Wed May 25, 2011 4:21 pm

"And now, become ensnared by the Chains of Oblivion!" Auza suddenly shouted, throwing her hand forward, abandoning her beads. The wall behind the demon suddenly turned into a white abyss, shielding the actual wall from view. Then, multiple chains shot out of the white abyss and wrapped around the hobgoblin tightly, squeezing it until it's eyeballs began to pop out. A thin, black line then appeared in the center of the white wall, and the chains forced the tiny little demon to turn around and face it.

The black line split and opened, revealing a dark hole into which the demon was suddenly thrust into, the screams of the goblin echoing through the hallway. The "mouth" then closed and the white abyss faded away, revealing what was once there. The floor that was covered in demon blood had been wiped clean, as if the demon had never existed in the first place.

"Roam endlessly in the Abyss, never allowed to return to your home, demon," Auza said quietly, glaring at where the demon once was. "This is the fate that awaits all demons."

by **Masquerade** Wed May 25, 2011 4:34 pm

Carry takes 8 Dmg!

Carry KO!

Adios, Carry! Have fun in the Void!

{w} {w} {4} {w} {w} A
{w} {C} { } {R} {w} B
{w} { } {K} { } {w} C
{w} { } { } { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {w} E
{w} {D} {A} {H} {w} F
{w} { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {3} {w} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5

Carry has been defeated and Henry is safe!
CHAPTER COMPLETE!!

EXPERIENCE:

+6 - Hobgoblin x1
+2 - No Player Character KO
+2 - No D-Abilities used
+2 - Player Phase completed less than 10
+2 - No Items used

TOTAL EXP GAIN: 14

Klein: 9/36 --- 23/36
Next Level: 23/36

Henry: 0/16 --- 14/16
Next Level: 14/16

Auza: 23/36 --- 37/36
Level UP!
3 Stat Points gained!
Next Level: 1/36

Skill Points Awarded!

+1: Auza
+0: Klein, Henry

The Party receives 46 Gold!

Items found:

---Herb x1

Edit your profile, please~~

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The demon had vanished, no longer an obstruction to their path. All that was left was to open the door that was in front of them, and enter the workshop where only the gods knew what could possibly dwell within...

by **Masquerade** Wed May 25, 2011 6:18 pm

Renee was the haughty one, ramming into the door sending it flying back to slam into the wall before creaking a bit on its hinges. The group entered. Looking around, the place was an absolute disaster zone. The workshop itself was rather bare except for multiple work benches scattered about the room with jars full of odd things: eyeballs, strange plants, glowing crystals, and much more. A row of cabinets lined one side of the room, but they were all empty save one with more jars in it, though they were empty as well. Everything was covered in dust and myriad papers were scattered about. Danzel picked up a couple and looked them over. Some had notes written in pen while others were just merely splattered with blood. Danzel dropped the papers and continued to look around, noticing that there was blood splatter on the walls and floor, along with some of the benches. Symbols were drawn in the blood on some places. He stopped at the far end of the workshop.

"Dark magic was definitely practiced here, that's for sure," he called out. "Never been in here myself to see it, but....bleh. I kind of wish I didn't have to...," he said, his voice trailing off as he came to find something of interest on a nearby work bench. It was a tome. Danzel picked it up. The ebony cover was free of dust completely. It was a hardback book with no title whatsoever upon the cover or the spine...or the back, for that matter. He opened it to the first page and saw merely one word:

Ap..o...cry...ph..a..

He could barely make it out. "Yo, Henry. Is this your book?" the thief called out across the room, heading back to the others, waving the book in the air so Henry could see.

Henry's eyes lit up with uncontained joy. "That's it!! That's my book!!" Henry shouted. It was impossible for him to not express the happiness that was now building up within him. That happiness didn't last long, however. The book flew out of Danzel's hand and hovered over to the work bench he had picked it up from. In response, Danzel leapt back and took out his dagger. The book remained hovering in the air. A black silhouette wavered into and out of existence. Eventually, it decided to just appear. It was a shadowy phantom of sorts, holding the book out in front of it. Its form was constantly flowing, but distinguished parts of its body like its head, arms, and torso could be seen. Upon its apparent face rested two glowing red eyes that gazed uncarinly at the trespassers. It raised its hand into the air and the door to the workshop slammed shut and expanded, the now larger door turning as black as night. Two black figures emerged, one on each side of the door. Both looked rather bestial with perfectly round, solid yellow eyes. One possessed a mighty axe whilst the other slammed a hammer into the ground. It looked as though they couldn't part from the door.

"Should've figured we'd have our hands full with something, eh?" Klein exclaimed with a smirk, unsheathing his sword and entering a battle stance, his legs kept in movement as to keep his reflexes sharp. "We're getting that book back! Let's go!"

As if in response, the phantom let out what sounded like a laugh. It was most certainly on.

Chapter 01-G: Book Retrieval

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Workshop

Objective: Retrieve Henry's Book and defeat the Guardians of the Gate to escape while protecting Henry!

Background: ~Demonic Influence~

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {L} { } { } {D} { } { } {C} {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } {R} {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {K} { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } {H} { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 50/50
MP: 45/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 45/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 75/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 15
Def: 8
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Character may start in rows G-I, columns 5-8!

by Zerifachias Wed May 25, 2011 6:29 pm

Auza starts in H-7

"How very troublesome," Auza said, glaring at everything around her. She looked at Henry, her cold eyes showing nearly no emotion, as it was usual. However, she was a tiny bit concerned about Henry's position, it was far too close to the doors. "I will disable these wall-demons, so please just keep out of their reach for now," she said, nodding at the two demons hanging on the wall.

Auza glared at the demons now, "Foul creatures, your fates will all be the same! Oblivion!" Auza's temper seemed to be rising to incredibly high rates, and even now it seemed to rise even more. This might end up being dangerous.

by **Masquerade** Wed May 25, 2011 6:48 pm

Chapter 01-G: Book Retrieval

Location: Manor of the Thieves - Workshop

Objective: Retrieve Henry's Book and defeat the Guardians of the Gate to escape while protecting Henry!

Background: ~Demonic Influence~

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {L} { } { } {D} { } { } {C} {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } {R} {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {K} { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } {H} { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 50/50
MP: 45/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 45/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 70/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 125/125
MP: 165/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 75/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 100/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 15
Def: 8
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Player Phase 1!

Klein moves to F4.

"Danzel, the phantom thing!" Klein proclaimed, pointing at the creature while he rushed towards it. He was sure Danzel would go after it, but he wanted to make sure they were on the same page. Klein skidded to a halt and surrounded himself quickly in a sphere of luminous holy mana before charging into the hovering phantom not too far away. He leapt back and swiped his hand through the air causing the remnants of his sphere to condense into swords that pierced the fell creature one after another.

Klein uses Burst Rush on Loerzel! 17 Holy Dmg! (ATK)
---Klein links Sword Shower! 6 hits! 14 Holy Dmg per hit! (ATK)

MP: 21/45

Henry moves to F7.

"Waaah!" Henry shouted as the creatures sprung out of the walls, their daunting weapons all the more menacing when that close. He could smell their foul breath; it wreaked of death. Without even thinking, he rushed away from the doors getting as far away as he could for the moment. "Sorry, Miss Auza. They certainly surprised me," he said in apology. "Don't get yourself hurt on my part. Let me aid you." With that, he quickly took out his parchment and pen and ink; he hadn't been expecting a big battle. Scrawling down the words quickly, he watched in content as the strange glyphs appeared around Auza, surrounding the girl in a green barrier.

Henry uses Prelude on Auza! [Bestows Protect]

MP: 37/45

by Zerifachias Thu May 26, 2011 2:36 pm

"What?" Auza looked back at Henry as if he had just insulted her. "Get hurt for someone else's sake? What kind of moron would do something so stupid?" Auza spun her head back around, her long black hair whipping around as well. She raised her beads that were wrapped around her right hand. "One life is not equal to another!" Auza's beads began to glow fiercely, her emotions definitely boosting the power of her magic.

"Protecting someone at the cost of the protector's life," Auza's gaze became even more fierce, "That's the kind of character I hate the most!" A blast of magic energy shot out of Auza's beads and immediately slammed into the nearest wall-demon, sealing its powers completely.

Auza casts Seal on Droite! Chance of Disable!

MP: 62/70

by **Masquerade** Fri May 27, 2011 2:53 pm

Loerzel takes 39 Dmg! [1 hit misses]

HP: 86/125

Droite is Disabled!

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {L} { } { } {D} { } { } {C} {w} E
{w} { } { } {K} { } { } {H} {R} {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Protect has 3 turns.

Enemy Phase.

S-Ability Reverse Enlighten activates!

...

Danzel's S-Ability becomes Corrupt Knowledge!

Loerzel casts Shade Pyre on Klein! 14 Dmg! (INT) [Klein evades Burn] [Klein is Frail]

MP: 155/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Klein -2 MP][Recovers 2 MP]

MP: 157/165

Loerzel casts Shade Pyre on Klein! 14 Dmg! (INT) [Klein evades Burn] [Klein is already Frail]

MP: 147/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Klein -2 MP][Recovers 2 MP]

MP: 149/165

The phantom merely shook its head and held its hand out, open, facing Klein. "Random passers....this tome shall fall into your hands," the phantom spoke, its voice creamy smooth with a slight, natural hiss to it. It was a rather deep voice; it may have been male. With such a creature, it was difficult to tell. It laughed. "I suppose I could reward your futile efforts...," it spoke again and trailed off. A sphere of black fire appeared in front of its open hand and zoomed off towards Klein. It struck him hard, but another had materialized and followed the first. Little fragments of mana appeared in the air which the phantom absorbed towards it.

Loerzel moves to B2.

Gauche uses Augment! [ATK and DEF +10%]

MP: 65/75

Seeing its partner incapacitated with nothing much else to do, the demon concentrated and drew mana into its muscles to boost its stamina and strength. Should any decided to get close enough, there would be no mercy.

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } {D} { } { } {C} {w} E
{w} { } { } {K} { } { } {H} {R} {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Droite is Disabled for 2 more turns!

Gauche's Augment has 5 turns!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to B4.

Before the phantom had started its rant, Danzel cringed slightly. What the hell was that? Why do I feel weaker all of a sudden? he thought as he shook off the feeling and brandished his dagger. "No worries, Klein. I'm right with ya," he reassured. The monster had landed itself in the corner, so Danzel took the opportunity to draw nearer. It would either have to flee in Klein's direction or his, so at least it would get hurt either way. However....

"Yo, over here!" he shouted at it. When he had its attention, he unleashed the might of his scary face. It worked well with humans...but would it work against this thing? It was all he could do at the moment, and if it did work, it would have great effects.

Danzel uses Steal Courage on Loerzel! [Chance of Fear]

MP: 69/75

Claire moves to F5.

Claire dodged between everyone and wound up in the line of sight of the mighty axe-wielding demon in the wall. She assumed she was safe at that spot, but she had to charge in soon. It was a scary though, but she had to be confident in her evasive skills. Otherwise, they'd be stuck in a standstill.

Claire waits.

Renee moves to I8.

Renee growled and rushed right up to the disabled demon. The sword kid and Danzel had things under control where they were. It was inevitable that they would have to defeat these demons as well. "May as well get STARTED!" she shouted as she jammed her dagger into the beast.

Renee attacks Droite! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} { } {D} { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {K} {C} { } {H} { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 2!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH* *FRAIL*
HP: 36/50
MP: 17/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 37/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 62/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST*
HP: 86/125
MP: 149/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate) *AUGMENT*
HP: 97/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 14 --- 15
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 97/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 75/75
MP: 69/75
Atk: 15 --- 14
Def: 8 --- 7
Int: 4 --- 3
Spr: 9 --- 8
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein moves to E2.

Klein could see a scorch mark from where the fireballs had struck his armor. Black smoke billowed lazily into the air making him cough. He fanned it away with his hands before rushing after the fleeing phantom. "Oookay, wasn't expecting it to be easy, but that's some pretty dangerous magic!" Klein shouted uneasily, a grimace forming on his face. "Man, I hate spellcasters! Always running away! Stick around and fight, why don't ya?!" Klein came to a stop near the end of the room and formed a sphere of holy mana around himself again. With a roar, he charged into the phantom and leapt back, though he didn't even bother trying to continue his attack; he could feel the lack of mana within.

Klein uses Burst Rush on Loerzel! 17 Holy Dmg! (ATK)

MP: 7/45

Henry moves to F4.

"My apologies, Miss Auza; I should have realized that you wouldn't even dream of getting hurt at all," Henry said and bowed his head. "You use your skills and abilities so masterfully...my statement must have been offensive. Not to mention that even if you did get hurt, it would only be a miscalculation--not trying to protect someone." He took off after Klein who was in need of some support himself, sliding by Claire as he went. "Mister Klein, do take care not to get too reckless," the boy said as he scrawled something on his parchment. Green glyphs appeared around Klein and flashed. When they vanished, Klein was no longer weakened by the phantom's spells.

Henry uses Enlightening Tale on Klein! [Removes one negative status (Target: Frail)]

MP: 29/45

by Zerifachias Fri May 27, 2011 3:10 pm

"Just don't make that mistake again," Auza said, waving her hand through the air towards the wall-demon she had just disabled. Auza let out a small sigh, allowing her beads to control the flow of her mana. Auza then forced her palm forward, the beads clinking together as a result and a fine line of mana shooting out and attaching to the wall-demon. "I shall partake of your energy," Auza said quietly, "I shall drain your very spirit out of that door from which you hang!"

Auza casts Drain on Droite! Deletes 1/3 of the inflicted's mana and absorbs 1/2 of that as friendly mana for 3 turns if successful.

MP: 52/70

"That demon will not be able to do much by the time it can move once again," Auza told Renee, not even showing the slightest bit of emotion, "But you may need to disable it again to make sure it becomes useless." Auza then pointed to the other wall-demon, "I will disable this one shortly."

by **Masquerade** Fri May 27, 2011 4:24 pm

Loerzel takes 9 Dmg!

HP: 77/125

Droite evades Drain!

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} { } {D} { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {K} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} {C} { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Protect has 2 turns left.

Enemy Phase.

Loerzel uses Mindflare! [INT +25%]

MP: 141/165

The phantom laughed at the approaching fighters. "Cornered like a rat...it appears you have me," it spoke slyly, snickering more as it did. A sudden burst of dark aura shrouded it and continued to blaze wildly. "We shall see how significant that fact it in due time."

Loerzel waits.

Gauche uses Augment! [ATK and INT +10%]

MP: 55/75

Once again, the enemies appeared apprehensive about approaching, which was a good thing for them, but left the demon unable to do anything except to bolster its abilities once again.

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} { } {D} { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {K} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} {C} { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Droite is Disabled for 1 more turn!

Gauche's Augment (I) has 2 more turns!

Loerzel's Mindflare has 3 turns!

Gauche's Augment (II) has 3 turns!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to B3.

"I love it when they're cocky," Danzel said and smirked, rushing up to the phantom allowing him the close range he needed to unleash some of the more deadly attacks in his arsenal. Among those, he aimed quick precise slashes at the phantom's arm, knowing nothing of its anatomy, but hoping to render those particular limbs useless. Even if it didn't, he knew he'd be dealing damage either way.

Danzel uses Steal Action on Loerzel! 18 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 61/75

Claire moves to I5.

At seeing the demon in the wall strengthening itself once more, Claire hesitated. She wasn't sure of herself anymore. Would she be able to do it? She had one shot. Quickly, she rushed to the door and leapt up, a flurry of blows landing on each of the demon's arms before the girl landed on her feet. If the blows and landed where they needed to land, she wouldn't have to worry about being smacked around at all.

Claire uses Steal Action on Gauche! 17 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 67/75

Renee attacks Droite! 15 Dmg! (ATK)

Renee slashed at the helpless demon in front of her again. "As you say, witch. When the time comes, I'll make sure to leave it as defenseless as you have," she spoke harshly in response, but mainly wanted the girl to be reassured that she'd have it covered.

Renee waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} {K} { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {C} { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Player Phase 3!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 36/50
MP: 7/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 29/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 52/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST* *MINDFLARE*
HP: 67/125
MP: 141/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13 --- 16
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate) *AUGMENT* *DISABLE*
HP: 93/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16 --- 18 --- 20
Def: 14 --- 15 --- 17
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 93/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 75/75
MP: 61/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 75/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein moves to C2.

"Yeah, yeah! Less talk, and more action!" Klein exclaimed, his signature grin plastered onto his face. Finally catching up to this particular arrogant demon had made him happier than other times he had been in battle. He launched to slashes at the thing with his sword. It wouldn't fall easily, that was true, but they had to take it down as quickly as they could manage to get it down. "You might want to get ready, Henry; I think one of us is in for some hurt," he warned the boy that had alleviated him of his malady.

Klein attacks Loerzel! 2 hits! 13 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Henry waits.

"Of course, Mister Klein; I'll do my best to keep up!" he affirmed. He wasn't sure who the demon would attack, but he decided to reserve some mana for the inevitable healing that would need to take place. His eyes solemnly fell upon the book for a moment. I can't help but wonder why Vincent has yet to stir...perhaps this is the demon's doing? he thought. He couldn't help being distracted by the fact.

by Zerifachias Fri May 27, 2011 5:23 pm

That was odd. The demon seemed to resist Auza's magic, and even repel it's effects entirely. Auza frowned, turning back to the wall-demon she had disabled before. Her previous magic was starting to wear off, and it wound't be long before it began helping its allies. That would be troublesome. "Take heed," Auza proclaimed, raising her beads once again, "No beast nor demon has ever been able to resist my magic twice!" Auza slashed her beads through the air this time, sending out a much larger blast of mana at the wall demon. As soon as the thread of her mana attached to the demon, Auza pulled back on her beads, attempting to once again absorb the mana of the wall-demon.

Auza casts Drain on Droite!

MP: 42/70

"As the other thief has already disabled the othedoor, I see no need to move from my spot," Auza explained, giving Claire an emotionless look.

by **Masquerade** Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:25 pm

Loerzel takes 10 Dmg!

HP: 57/125

Droite evades Drain!

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} {L} {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} { } { } { } {C} { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Protect has 1 turn left.

Enemy Phase.

Loerzel uses Trigger Command: Wall Roulette! [Substitute Unique Move Action]

The phantom let out a loud guffaw which sounded more like a crazed grumbling sound. "The witch thinks herself so great, eh?" the creature snarled, pointing at Auza. "These gate demons are of MY creation; your petty mortal magic won't have too much of an affect on them." With that said, it fazed into the nearby wall, turning it a black color covered in what appeared to be crimson vine designs covered in thorns. Every wall in the room turned the same color for a brief moment before it emerged from the wall somewhere behind Klein, close to the entrance.

"Please stop damaging my creations," it spoke simply, holding a hand out towards Claire. Two spheres of black fire shot out towards the thief, one after another, striking her fiercely and burning her.

Loerzel casts Shade Pyre on Claire! 18 Dmg! (INT) [Claire is Burned][Claire is Frail]

MP: 131/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

MP: 135/165

Loerzel casts Shade Pyre on Claire! 18 Dmg! (INT) [Claire is Severely Burned][Claire is already Frail]

MP: 125/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } {D} { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} {L} { } { } {C} { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Droite is no longer Disabled!

Gauche's Augment (I) has 1 turn left!

Loerzel's Mindflare has 2 turns left!

Gauche's Augment (II) has 2 turns left!

Gauche is Disabled for 2 more turns!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to D5.

"Shit. Claire!" Danzel shouted as he watched the female thief get torched by the phantom's magic. Deep inside, he was glad it wasn't him, but Claire didn't deserve such brutality. Sheesh. It couldn't target Klein? He's a hearty fellow; he could take it, Danzel thought as he navigated his way around the bench in pursuit of the phantom.

Danzel waits.

Claire takes 18 Dmg!

HP: 57/75

Claire moves to I3.

Claire had been holding herself after the onslaught from the phantom, but her body twitched suddenly. She gazed up at the creature, her eyes vacant, and dashed up to it with dagger at the ready. Her body became obscured by a cloud of smoke. Flashes of light could be seen in the cloud which had now enveloped the creature as well. When the smoke cleared, Claire could be seen standing in front of it dramatically. The creature wasn't looking too well.

"I'll damage whatever the hell I'll please, you cocky mother fucker," she growled.

Claire uses Smoke Bomb!

Claire uses Trigger Command: Seven Slashes on Loerzel! 7 hits! 12 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Claire suffers from Severe Burn! 13 Dmg!

HP: 44/75

Renee uses Steal Action on Droite! 17 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 67/75

"Didn't know you had it in you, Claire!" Renee cheered, a slight grin on her face. She thrust at the demon that had regained its strength in front of her in hopes that she could debilitate it. It was easier to deal with the phantom without these demons lashing out at the party.

Renee waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} {D} {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } {H} { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Claire is Severely Burned for 2 more turns!

Claire is Frail for 2 more turns!

Player Phase 4!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 36/50
MP: 7/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 29/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 42/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST* *MINDFLARE*
HP: 33/125
MP: 125/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13 --- 16
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate) *AUGMENT* *DISABLE*
HP: 87/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16 --- 18 --- 20
Def: 14 --- 15 --- 17
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 87/100
MP: 140/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 75/75
MP: 61/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13 --- 12
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief) *SEVERE BURN* *FRAIL*
HP: 44/75
MP: 59/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 67/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein moves to F2.

"Well, well! It's good that she can take care of herself, 'cause this thing is only good at running!" Klein taunted the phantom creature that Claire had done quite a number on. He moved after the creature, but stopped short. He couldn't quite reach it yet. He glanced over at Henry who was already scribbling something down on his scroll. Now there's a boy with a head on his shoulders! Klein thought happily, entering a defensive stance.

Klein waits.

Henry moves to F3.

"That's the way to show him, Miss Claire. Allow me to help you out," Henry said, clearly pleased at the thief's creativity. He had already been scrawling on his scroll, and the runes arose from it and swirled about the thief. They stopped in their tracks around her and flashed really brightly before vanishing altogether. With their disappearance, Claire's burn was completely removed. "That should be a good start; I'll make sure to have you good and patched up," he said and smiled.

Henry uses Enlightening Tale on Claire! [Target: Severe Burn]

MP: 21/45

by Zerifachias Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:51 pm

A vein on Auza's forehead popped, her expression changed from calm to angry in a mere split second after she heard the demon speak to her. Auza gripped her beads tightly, with almost enough force to break the few beads in her closed palm. Auza glared at Lorzel her very eyes wishing death upon the demon.

"Petty magic?" Auza seemed pissed. "Learn your place, foul demon!" Auza shouted, stamping her foot firmly on the ground as she glared at Lorzel. "You shall never set foot in the world of the living again when I'm through with you. I suggest you pray, but even then you will not escape my wrath!" Auza waved her beads through the air, aiming her magic at the door demon that Renee had failed to disable. Large tendrils of Auza's magic shot out of her beads and latched onto the demon. "Your servants will only get in my way, but don't worry." Auza's eyes flashed red for an instant as she glared at Lorzel, who had garnered all of her hatred. "You'll be the first to reach the Void."

Auza casts Seal on Droite! Chance of Disable!

MP: 34/70

by **Masquerade** Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:22 pm

Droite evades Disable!

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} {D} {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} {K} {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Auza's Protect fades.

Enemy Phase.

Loerzel casts Shade on Claire! 19 Dark Dmg! (INT) [Target evasion -30%]

MP: 116/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

MP: 120/165

Loerzel casts Shade on Claire! 19 Dark Dmg! (INT) [Target evasion -30%]

MP: 110/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

MP: 114/165

Claire's unexpected assault upon the phantom creature left it speechless for but mere moments before it lifted its head and glared at her with an obvious hatred. "So, you attack whatever it is you please, eh? Then I shall apply the same philosophy to myself!" the creature growled and lifted its tome, the pages flapping back and forth with an unknown energy. The words written within began to glow, black in hue. A cloud of darkness formed over the thief that had so bravely lashed back at him, swallowing her whole. Upon that thick veil of shadows, another was cast, causing the thief to crumple to her knees under the weight of the dark magic.

"That looks a more fitting place for such an insolent bitch such as yourself. On your knees," Loerzel leered down at his prey with a smirk of content.

Loerzel waits.

Gauche waits.

Droite uses Reduce on Renee! [Target ATK and INT -10%]

MP: 131/140

Now free of binding, the gate guardian was prepared to unleash her wrath. In her immediate vicinity, a red aura began to grow, one that clung to the nearby thief. The aura flashed and shocked the target, sparks of red filling the air as they sapped away the strength of their victim.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} {D} {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} {K} {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Gauche's Augment (I) fades.

Loerzel's Mindflare has 1 turn left!

Gauche's Augment (II) has 1 turn left!

Gauche is Disabled for 1 more turn!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to H5.

Seeing that the phantom creature was far out of reach, and that Claire was unleashing a can of whoop ass on it, Danzel decided to change targets. He'd pick up where Claire left off with slowly hacking away at what appeared to be an amazing amount of stamina that the gate guardians possessed. Still, as he dashed along the cluttered floor of the workshop, he felt his body grow ever weaker. Damn, there is seriously something wrong with me...did that thing do something to me? he thought as he came to stop, inspecting himself. He appeared fine, but the feeling of weakness would not dissipate.

Danzel waits.

Claire takes 20 Dmg!

HP: 24/75

Claire's Evasion is reduced by 60%!

Claire is no longer afflicted with Severe Burn!

Claire uses Steal Mobility on Loerzel! 19 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Immobilize]

MP: 51/75

Claire glared right back at the creature from the position on her knees. If looks could kill, there would no longer be a demon floating before her. Not even taking the time for words, she gripped her dagger tightly and slashed upwards--the creature had no legs, so she wasn't sure what sort of effect her skill would have upon it, but there was always hope. Always.

"Shroud me in darkness all you like, beast. I won't stand by and be subjugated by the likes of you!" she shouted back at it, hating that cocky grin upon its visage. She wished she could just carve its face right off of its head. Perhaps at some point.

Claire waits.

Renee's ATK and INT are reduced by 10%!

Renee shrugged off the daunting shock of the mysterious aura. "Cheap tricks like that are better left to thieves like us," she said and plunged her dagger into the guardian's arm with surprising force. She was certain that she didn't have as much umph behind her attack as before, but she wasn't about to let that stop her from doing what she could.

Renee uses Steal Action on Droite! 17 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 59/75

Renee waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} {K} {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} { } {b} {b} {D} { } {A} { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Claire's Frail for 1 more turn!

Claire's Evasion reduction has 2 turns left!

Renee's ATK and INT reduction has 2 turns left!

Player Phase 5!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *ENHANCE GLYPH* *REDUCE GLYPH*
HP: 36/50
MP: 7/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe)
HP: 15/15
MP: 21/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 40/40
MP: 34/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST* *MINDFLARE* *CRITICAL* *IMMOBILIZE*
HP: 22/125
MP: 114/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13 --- 16
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate) *AUGMENT* *DISABLE*
HP: 81/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16 --- 18
Def: 14 --- 15
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 81/100
MP: 131/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 75/75
MP: 61/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13 --- 12 --- 11
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1 --- 0
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief) *FRAIL* *EVASION -60%*
HP: 24/75
MP: 51/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

Renee (Thief)
HP: 75/75
MP: 59/75
Atk: 13 --- 12
Def: 7
Int: 4 --- 3
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein moves to H2.

On its last legs--not literally, of course--Klein was prepared to deliver the finishing strokes upon the creature. They were so close to getting Henry's book back. Just one douchebag of a demon stood in the way along with its twisted creations. "Time to return what doesn't belong to you!" Klein shouted as he rushed forward with blade at the ready. He deftly struck the creature with two fierce slashes before entering a defensive stance. He wasn't sure if the creature would launch a counterattack at him; it seemed more focused on Claire. Klein honestly felt sorry for her, but she could really hold her own. Then again, anyone who could stab themselves and act like it was nothing was sure to have some significant strength within them.

Klein attacks Loerzel! 2 hits! 13 Dmg per hit! (ATK)

Henry waits.

Claire's condition was a rather horrible one, but no matter how hard he tried to cast his healing magic upon her, the effects could not be seen. It must have been due to the phantom creature's dark magic. From the looks of it, Claire was starting to overcome it. If she could just hang on for a little longer... "Miss Claire, give it all you've got! I know you have the strength to fight on!" the young boy shouted his words of encouragement knowing it was easier said than done, especially against such a dangerous enemy.

by Zerifachias Sat Sep 10, 2011 5:44 am

"This is getting very old." Auza murmured. She glared at the strange demon being pinned into the corner by Klein and Claire. She should take advantage of it's position while she could, that's what Auza thought. Auzaa took a few steps forward and turned towards the demon, holding up both of her hands, her legs spread to shoulder-length (which wasn't that far apart, to be honest). Auza focused her mana to the spot in the very center of her body, an ominous, black aura emanating from her skin where the mana leaked.

"Vessaliu Goun Shihahi," Auza chanted, "Oh Eclipse, Guardian Eagle of the Void, hear my plea! Give me your power and destroy the enemy in front of me!" The mana that leaked from Auza's skin soon disappeared, the black aura going with it. Instead, a small, black orb began to form by Auza's palm, condensing an enormous amount of destructive power.

"One of the ancient destruction magics, Demi!" Auza growled, glaring at the demon. The condensed orb of mana split in half, revealing a pure white interior that shined an incredibly powerful light in front of Auza, like a flashlight would. The white interior began to leak out, slowly at first but gaining speed. Then, the white mana suddenly lunged forward, streaking across the battlefield and engulfing the demon. The white mana attack had swerved around Claire at the very last second to his only the demon. The white mana exploded on impact, causing severe damage to the already-injured demon.

Auza moves to I-7

Auza casts Demi on Row I, Columns 1-6! 21 Int Dark DMG! Hits Loerzel for 11 DMG!

14/70 MP

by **Masquerade** Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:32 am

Loerzel takes 21 Dmg!

HP: 1/125

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} {D} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } {A} {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Enemy Phase.

The phantom creature began to flicker in and out of existence, the flowing properties of its form beginning to slow down. It hovered lower to the ground and remained there, barely airborne. The only ounce of power that could be seen in it was its tight grip on Henry's book. "So, it has come to this. To execute the forbidden spell...hidden knowledge...," it muttered and slowly rose. There was a blast of energy that surged around it before it opened the book to the last page. "A fitting revelation!" The room began to shake violently and the ceiling began to glow a brilliant white. Flaming meteors burst out of the ceiling and struck down every single fighter that opposed the phantom creature. As the last one fell, everything returned to normal, only to repeat again as the creature cast its dangerous spell for a second time.

Loerzel casts End of Days on all enemies! 29 Dmg! [Klein evades Fear][Henry evades Fear][Danzel evades Fear][Claire is afflicted with Fear][Renee is afflicted with Fear]

MP: 80/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Klein -2 MP][+2 MP Recovered][Henry -2 MP][+2 MP Recovered][Auza -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Danzel -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Renee -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

MP: 100/165

Loerzel casts End of Days on all enemies! 29 Dmg! [Klein evades Fear][Henry evades Fear][Danzel is afflicted with Fear]

MP: 66/165

R-Ability Fruition activates! [Klein -2 MP][+2 MP Recovered][Henry -2 MP][+2 MP Recovered][Auza -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Danzel -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Claire -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered][Renee -4 MP][+4 MP Recovered]

MP: 86/165

Loerzel waits.

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} {D} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } {A} {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Loerzel's Mindflare fades.

Gauche's Augment fades.

Gauche is no longer Disabled!

Droite is Disabled for 2 more turns!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel takes 48 Dmg!

HP: 27/75

Danzel loses 8 MP!

MP: 53/75

Danzel waits.

Claire takes 40 Dmg!

Claire KO!

Renee takes 40 Dmg!

HP: 35/75

Renee loses 8 MP!

MP: 51/75

Renee waits.

All three thieves seemed to be frozen in their spots. They couldn't move. Their legs were like jello, their bodies trembling. Their eyes were wide open, staring out into space with immense fright. The creature's spell had left them completely useless. Claire had downright reached her limits and collapsed.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {H} { } { } { } { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} {D} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {L} {C} { } { } { } {A} {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Renee's ATK and INT reduction has 1 turn left!

Danzel is no longer under Fear!

Renee is no longer under Fear!

Player Phase 6!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *KO*

Spoiler:

Henry (Scribe) *KO*

Spoiler:

Auza (Seal Witch) *CRITICAL*
HP: 2/40
MP: 6/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *DOUBLECAST* *CRITICAL* *IMMOBILIZE*
HP: 1/125
MP: 86/165
Atk: 5
Def: 8
Int: 13
Spr: 10
Move: 4 cells

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 81/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 81/100
MP: 131/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE*
HP: 27/75
MP: 53/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13 --- 12 --- 11 --- 10
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4 --- 3
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1 --- 0
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief) *KO*

Spoiler:

Renee (Thief)
HP: 35/75
MP: 51/75
Atk: 13 --- 12
Def: 7
Int: 4 --- 3
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein KO!

Klein dropped his sword on the ground as the meteor struck him. The same stupid grin that always graced his visage never wavered as he slowly fell forward until his body hit the ground with a thump. He closed his eyes. There wasn't much on his mind...not much except for regret. It was regret that he couldn't see Henry's book delivered back to him from the hands of evil.

S-Ability Hidden Chapter activates! Henry is Revived!

HP: 3/20

Henry had fallen out the instant he was struck by the creature's ferocious spell, but a glow began to emit from his body. As before, his paper and quill began to rise, the quill scribbling something upon the paper. Henry stood up and grasped the quill to finish scrawling whatever it had been upon the paper. He took a deep breath. Again his magic had brought him back from the abyss of death. He looked around. Klein had met his end. So had Claire. Auza was barely hanging on. It was all the creature's fault. For once, his face contorted into somewhat of a glare. The innocence he possessed made it far less frightening, but it was over.

"Miss Auza, I sincerely apologize for everything," he said, the emotion in his voice unreadable. "If I could just learn to stand on my own two feet for once, none of this would have happened. I've always had to depend on someone. In the past, it was my brother. After that, it was the villagers in my hometown. Now, it's you. And you guys have paid so much for my carelessness and weakness." He placed his quill upon the paper and began writing slowly. Word after word. "But yeah. It's over now. I refuse to be the burden any longer. It should have been this way from the very beginning." The grip tightened on his quill and the phantom creature began to shake. It wailed in agony and grip its own body. "I need to step up and take things into my own hands for once. Simply this, and nothing more." He stopped writing. "The end."

With those words, the creature screamed in shear terror and vanished without a trace.

Henry uses D-Ability Miserable Ending on Loerzel! 20 Piercing Dmg!

Henry moves to F6.

by Zerifachias Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:49 am

"Damn it," Auza coughed, shaking her head an moving back, away from the fight. She hadn't expected such a dangerous attack-- a miscalculation on her part. Klein was out. Claire was out. The other thieves were wounded and frozen to the spot. Henry's magic barely saved his life, and Auza's magical resistance was just strong enough to avoid death. However, this was not a good thing. There were still two enemies on the field, blocking the way out of the room.

Henry's magic destroyed the demon, which was a good thing. Now they could spend time away from the other two demons on the doors and rest. However, there was a chance that more demons would show up.

Auza moves to G-7

Auza waits

by **Masquerade** Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:22 am

Loerzel INSTANT DEATH!

Something dropped to the ground in its place...

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} {D} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Enemy Phase.

Gauche attacks Danzel! 16 Dmg! (ATK) [Danzel evades Stop]

Free of any oppression, the gate guardian swung his axe through the air, cleaving Danzel easily. The weakened target was close to the point of death. He only sought to bring about the thief's demise more quickly as to cease the suffering.

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} {D} { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Droite is Disabled for 1 more turn!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel takes 13 Dmg!

HP: 14/75

Danzel uses Cloak! [Bestows Invisibility until action is taken]

Danzel grunted as the axe left him bleeding all over the floor, not like it made a difference. Blood was pretty much all over the floor anyway from Brygan's experiments with dark magic. He pulled out a large cloth and threw it over himself causing him to become instantly invisible. He retreated, his hand feeling around inside his pocket to check for the item he was planning on using. Sure enough, it was still there. Now to just get over to Klein...

Danzel moves to F3.

Renee moves to G8.

Renee uses Mana Fragment on Auza! [+10 MP Recovered]

"Can't have you quitting on us yet, girl. We need your stuff," Renee said as she tossed the small fragment of crystal at Auza, the thing bursting upon contact causing mana to be reintroduced into Auza's cycle. She glanced at Henry. "Kid, you don't want to be a burden? Heal this chick up so we can lower the curtains on this disaster of a show..." She closed her eyes and tried to avoid looking over at the unconscious Claire. She had fought until the end. That's the only thing Renee could ever ask for.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {D} { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } {A} {R} {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Renee's ATK and INT return to normal!

Player Phase 7!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *KO*

Spoiler:

Henry (Scribe) *CRITICAL*
HP: 3/15
MP: 17/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch) *CRITICAL*
HP: 2/40
MP: 16/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 81/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 81/100
MP: 131/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE* *INVISIBLE* *CRITICAL*
HP: 14/75
MP: 53/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13 --- 12 --- 11 --- 10 --- 9
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4 --- 3 --- 2
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1 --- 0
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4 --- 3
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief) *KO*

Spoiler:

Renee (Thief)
HP: 35/75
MP: 51/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{?} - ?????????
Trigger Command: Examine [Self-explanatory. Range: Adjacent cell.]

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Henry uses Refreshing Start on Auza! [+10 HP Recovered]

MP: 9/45

Henry nodded and began writing furiously about the great start of a fantastic adventure. The warmth from his written words created a light around Auza that slowly undid some of the wounds she had received throughout the duration of the battle. "There you go, Miss Auza. You're starting to look a lot better...," Henry said, though not in his usual cheerful tone of voice like one would expect. The whole situation had become rather grim, but at least things were turning around for them. They were so close...

by Zerifachias Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:57 am

Auza took a deep breath, absorbing all of the additional mana from the fragment Renee gave her. Henry's magic also helped close some of her more major wounds from the meteor strike the larger demon had cast. Now she could move forward and attempt to deal some sort of retribution upon the demons that hung on the doors.

"Your presence is no longer wanted here!" Auza declared, not bothering to thank either of her comrades, though she did give a slight smile before glaring at the more-physical demon. "Begone!" With a wave of her beads, Auza shot her magic at the door, restraining and sealing it's movements effectively. The question remained whether the magic would stay or be broken.

Auza moves to H-6

Auza casts Seal on Gauche! Chance of Disable!

MP: 8/70

by **Masquerade** Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:43 pm

Gauche is Disabled!

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {D} { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } {R} {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {A} { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Enemy Phase.

Gauche waits.

Droite waits.

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } {D} { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} { } {b} {b} { } { } { } {R} {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {A} { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } { } {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Droite is no longer Disabled!

Gauche is Disabled for 2 more turns!

Neutral Phase.

Danzel moves to G2.

Danzel ignored the immense fatigue he was feeling and produced the item which he was looking for earlier. It was a crystal. He crushed it in his hand easily and sprinkled the resulting dust over Klein's body. He shook for a moment before scrambling up quickly, taking deep breaths. "Easy there, fighter. Welcome back to the world of the living, eh?" the thief said and pointed to the thing on the ground next to him. "Try pickin' that up before getting back to business."

Danzel uses Life Crystal on Klein! [Revives target with 20% Max HP]

Renee moves to I8.

"Seeking to break free from your uselessness? Tch, we'll see about that," Renee snarled as she leaped into the air and jammed her dagger downwards into one of the guardian's arms, ripping it out and performing a backflip to land effortlessly in front of it. Of course, if her attack had failed, she had no idea what would come next.

Renee uses Steal Action on Droite! 19 Dmg! (ATK) [Chance of Disable]

MP: 43/75

{w} {w} {c} {c} {c} {c} {c} {w} {w} A
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} B
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} C
{w} { } {b} {b} { } {b} {b} { } {w} D
{w} { } { } { } { } { } { } { } {w} E
{w} { } { } { } { } {H} { } { } {w} F
{w} {D} {b} {b} { } { } { } { } {w} G
{w} {K} {b} {b} { } {A} { } { } {w} H
{w} {?} {C} { } { } { } { } {R} {w} I
{w} {w} {w} {w} {G} {4} {4} {D} {w} J
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7---8---9

Danzel is no longer Invisible!

Player Phase 8!

Klein (Arcane Knight) *CRITICAL*
HP: 10/50
MP: 3/45
Atk: 12
Def: 8
Int: 10
Spr: 6
Move: 3 cells

Henry (Scribe) *CRITICAL*
HP: 3/15
MP: 9/45
Atk: 4
Def: 5
Int: 10
Spr: 5
Move: 3 cells

Auza (Seal Witch)
HP: 12/40
MP: 8/70
Atk: 3
Def: 9
Int: 11
Spr: 10
Move: 2 cells

Loerzel (Tome Guardian) *KO*

Gauche (Guardian of the Gate) *DISABLE*
HP: 73/100
MP: 65/75
Atk: 16
Def: 14
Int: 2
Spr: 8
Move: 0 cells

Droite (Guardian of the Gate)
HP: 73/100
MP: 131/140
Atk: 11
Def: 11
Int: 8
Spr: 13
Move: 0 cells

Danzel (Thief) *CORRUPT KNOWLEDGE* *CRITICAL*
HP: 14/75
MP: 53/75
Atk: 15 --- 14 --- 13 --- 12 --- 11 --- 10 --- 9 --- 8
Def: 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1
Int: 4 --- 3 --- 2 --- 1 --- 0
Spr: 9 --- 8 --- 7 --- 6 --- 5 --- 4 --- 3 --- 2
Move: 4 cells

Claire (Thief) *KO*

Spoiler:

Renee (Thief)
HP: 35/75
MP: 43/75
Atk: 13
Def: 7
Int: 4
Spr: 9
Move: 4 cells

{?} - ?????????
Trigger Command: Examine [Self-explanatory. Range: Adjacent cell.]

{4} - East Hallway/Workshop Door (cannot be occupied)

{w} - Wall (cannot be occupied)

{c} - Cabinet (cannot be occupied)

{b} - Work Bench (cannot be occupied)

Klein uses Trigger Command: Examine on ?????????!

"Thanks, man," Klein thanked Danzel. He shook his head, still a bit dazed from everything that had happened. He looked down next to him at the place Danzel had pointed at. It was where the demon had previously been. So they got rid of it? Nice! he thought enthusiastically within his mind. He bent down and picked up the object, his face alight with joy at realizing what it was. A book. He opened it up and on the first page was the word that was barely distinguishable.

Apocrypha.

"HENRY!!!!!!! THE BOOK!!!!" Klein filled the room with his booming voice, full of happiness. Henry had apparently revived himself using his magic. Claire was still down, but that could be dealt with later. To reunite Henry with his book was all that mattered at that moment.

Klein moves to F3.

Henry uses Refreshing Start on Auza! [+10 HP Recovered]

MP: 1/45

Henry continued writing to make sure Auza could endure more attacks should the guardians ever get a chance to execute them when his thought process was broken by the sound of a very familiar voice--one he wasn't expecting to hear for a while. He looked over at the source to see Klein waving his book in the air. The demon must have dropped it upon being banished. "Well, Mister Klein, I'm very happy you retrieved it!" Henry called back to him, his smile and happy tone returning. "Do be careful with it though..." he added nervously.

Henry waits.

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